Behavioral psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Behavioral psychologist gender statistics
42.9% of behavioral psychologists are women and 57.1% of behavioral psychologists are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Behavioral psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Behavioral psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,844
Female income
$78,415
Behavioral psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in behavioral psychologist positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of behavioral psychologists are female.
Behavioral psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2011 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2012 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 2014 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2015 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2016 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2017 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2018 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2019 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2020 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Behavioral psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared behavioral psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Behavioral Psychologist | 57% | 43% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Behavioral psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among behavioral psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all behavioral psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of behavioral psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of behavioral psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Behavioral psychologist race
| Behavioral psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Behavioral psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how behavioral psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Behavioral psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Behavioral psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian behavioral psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown behavioral psychologists have the lowest average salary at $76,794.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,794 |
| White | $77,294 |
| Black or African American | $78,089 |
| Asian | $87,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,907 |
Average behavioral psychologist age
See how the average age of behavioral psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Behavioral psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Behavioral psychologist age breakdown
The average age of behavioral psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the behavioral psychologist population.
Behavioral psychologist age breakdown
| Behavioral Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Behavioral psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for behavioral psychologists is master's degree, with 47% of behavioral psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Master's, 47%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 7%
Behavioral psychologists by degree level
| Behavioral psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
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Behavioral psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,400 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,703 |
Behavioral psychologist employment statistics
Company size where behavioral psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where behavioral psychologists work.
Behavioral psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Behavioral psychologist jobs by company type
Employees with the behavioral psychologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most behavioral psychologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Behavioral psychologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 38% |
Behavioral psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Behavioral psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for behavioral psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Behavioral psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Behavioral psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average behavioral psychologist tenure
The average behavioral psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 behavioral psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Behavioral psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Behavioral psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of behavioral psychologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Demographer | 10.82% | 602 |
| Behavioral Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Transit Planner | 13.00% | 14,017 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |
Similar behavioral psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Demographer | 10.82% | 602 |
| Transit Planner | 13.00% | 14,017 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |